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Torc’s Michelle Chaka Details Safety at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo 2023
Torc's busy autumn event and conference schedule started off with the 2023 ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, a two-day conference and exhibition in Santa Clara, Ca., September 20 and 21. Drawing speakers and attendees from all aspects of autonomy,...
Q&A: Self-Driving Vehicles and Bad Weather
Torc’s autonomous trucks, like self-driving cars, are powered by a combination of algorithms, sensors, artificial intelligence, and so much more. Each individual piece plays a key role in operating our self-driving systems, but none are greater than the sum of their...
An Intern’s Ride of a Lifetime
As part of our dedication to the future of freight, Torc offers a career-launching opportunity in all things robotics. Our Torc Co-op program and AV internships gives up-and-coming professionals the ability to work hand-in-hand...
Empowering Truckers’ Health: Torc Robotics and the St. Christopher Truckers Fund
Driving the Future of Trucker Wellness As we look towards creating our autonomous driving technology, we’re not only driving the future of freight, but the future of our community. Whether we’re improving delivery times for fleet managers or reducing driver injuries,...
Safety Efforts for Self-Driving Trucks Should Emphasize Prevention Over Reaction
By John Marinaro, Director of Operation Safety & Testing When people ask me about the self-driving trucks we are developing at Torc with Daimler Trucks North America, they generally ask one of three questions: 1) Are they safe? 2) How can you predict the...
Will Self-Driving Trucks Be Electric?
The freight industry is on the cusp of several technological advancements to improve efficiency, safety and transport as a whole. Two big revolutions are being prepped for at the same time: autonomous driving software and battery electric power. However, what does one...
‘Trucking Forward’: Student Challenges, Collaboration, and Innovation
This past week, 'Trucking Forward' hosts Tim and Adam sat down with Dr. Charlie Reinholtz, an esteemed academic and professor in the automated vehicle space. From his time spent driving students across the country to enter the DARPA challenge to fostering a...
Freightwaves’ The Future of Supply Chain Recap
This past week, FreightWaves held its annual Future of Supply Chain convention in Cleveland, Ohio. At this event, attendees had the opportunity to witness the digital transformation of various companies in the logistics and trucking industries, including leading...
Trucking Forward With Tim and Adam: Torc’s Podcast Gets a Rebrand
Need a new podcast? Interested in autonomous technology, trucking, and all the ways these two industries connect? Give our "Trucking Forward" podcast a follow. Hosted by two long-time Torcr's, every episode will bring dynamic discussions with software engineers,...
ACT Expo 2023: Torc Leads the Fleet Technology Conversation
Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck NA, headed west for the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Conference and Expo at the beginning of May 2023. The four-day conference focused on the trends and technologies transforming commercial...
The Rise of AI: ChatGPT vs. Autonomous Driving Systems
The rise of artificial intelligence has been brewing for decades. In the past year alone, we’ve seen incredible developments in several forms of AI. From language models to personal assistants, this new technology has the potential to transform countless industries –...
Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum Joins Torc Board of Directors
The Torc Board of Directors has added a new member to its ranks: Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG. Martin Daum was added to the board on January 1, 2023. He joins John O'Leary, president and CEO of Daimler Truck, Stefan...